Photo Image Making

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Kimberly Graves: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Graves, Kimberly, artist
The artist's statement: The subject of "stuff people eat" interested me both visually and conceptually. These items of food are beautiful in a way that we don't often notice. It is rare to really pay attention to the structure and colors of food while you're preparing it, and even rarer to see photographs of food that play up these same attributes. I've always been attracted to pattern and structure, so working with food at my day job gave me glimpses into its unique beauty and motivated me to explore this further. Something that makes food even more visually appealing is its connection to us. Food can be soft, meaty, fleshy, all of which mimic our own humanity and invoke a kind of visceral feeling. This also shows up because food is the very stuff that keeps each of us alive. It is so necessarily integrated in each of our lives that we feel an automatic connection to it.
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Karen Eichel: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Eichel, Karen, artist
The artist's statement: "We tell those things that we feel have a chance poetically of fitting back into life. That means fitting back into the feelings of other people." - Emmet Gowin. I am inspired by the people around me. These photographs are simply my own experiences of life. The action of photographing a person allows others to see aspects, features, and characteristics about a person that create comparisons and evoke emotions within the viewer allowing them to relate the images to their own life, and the people around them. Through these images I explored my own experiences, and the time of which I am living my life at this very moment. All of these images address a unique time period in a person's life; the time of young adulthood; a unique time period that is ever changing. Each photograph captures a moment in time that will never be again for that person or for us as a viewer to experience. It only exists as an image. All prints are Color Projection Prints $225 Framed $150 Print Only.
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Kelly Turner: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Turner, Kelly, artist
The artist's statement: Summit County is a second home to me, it is a place of work, life, and recreation in between my school and studies. Although I know the area well, spending time up there has given me a chance as a photographer to explore the mountains and lifestyle through the lens of a camera. Using square format film, I wanted to portray the essence of my experiences. Revealing the people, various locations and sights of significant importance to me. In capturing views, I began to construct a different sense of the mountain landscape. I decided to photograph a piece of the lifestyle that is universal to the recreation but can only be Summit County.
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Jasara Simon: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Simon, Jasara, artist
The artist's statement: Much of my inspiration comes from the world that surrounds me. I explore physical wonder of natural forms, as well as my own immersion into spirituality and spiritual art forms. Through my art I aim to connect these two concepts, incorporating natural imagery in both my jewelry and photographic work in conjunction with the human form. By doing so I convey my own belief in our physical and spiritual connection with our earth. In my metal work I do this through incorporating stones and crystals, which I believe to have healing and metaphysical properties, into the natural flow of my designs. In my "Moon-Phase" piece for example, I use the phases of the moon as well as a moonstone to illustrate phases of change and growth; just as our moon goes through phases of change, so do we. The metaphysical properties of moonstone are said to be extremely powerful, especially for women, aiding in intuitive sensitivity as well as helping to increase one's ability to be flexible and flow with life. By connecting both material and imagery I express my desire to flow with the changes and phases of my life, experiencing more balance and harmony with myself and the world. This same idea can be found in my photographic work, in which I have merged the female form with close up nature scenes. By blending these images together I want to directly express my feelings of unity with our earth and the spiritual bond that all humans have with our universe. Throughout all my work I remind the viewer of this deep connection which often tends to get lost in the bustle of everyday life. In doing so I create an understanding that we are not separate from our earth; thus we must develop a greater sense of responsibility in taking care of our home and preserving its natural beauty.
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Adrian Encalada: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Encalada, Adrian, artist
The artist's statement: Commenting on time, sense of place, and the home, Bricks is a study of Art Deco style apartment buildings in the Capitol Hill area of Denver. Each building was influenced by the most prominent architect of the time, Charles Strong, and were all built between 1925 and 1960. The similarities in design link all the buildings to a time and place, but the subtle effects of time have made each one uniquely different. I was drawn to these buildings by their command of the space around them. Often butted up against the next building on the street, each one dominates their block and stands proudly, defiant of the ravages of time. This is my attempt to honor their legacy.
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Lesly Uc: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Uc, Lesly, artist
The artist's statement: "There are no ordinary moments. There is always something going on." - Peaceful Warrior. I have found myself noticing miniscule and subtle details in things that when uncovered bring a new kind of understanding and perspective. Looking deeper into everyday things of this world leaves me in awe and with a feeling of new found discovery. I love to see how the ordinary can be transformed into something exceptional and unique, how it can capture a different or deeper meaning and feeling to what is there. Discovering this beauty, and different meaning, along with a specific moment is what my work is based on. There comes a point where it feels time has stopped, when things are really noticed. Food carts, known as loncheras in the Hispanic community, are seen in different places and not given much thought. By focusing on these, I see the beauty as well as a kind of personality etched in all of them. From the way they are set up to how the menus are depicted, there is a sense of liveliness to each one of them that is unique. The presence of human figures adds more interest to me, showing the lives of these people at this point in time. My work also has a cultural focus, in which I don't want to just depict the Hispanic community, but show a deeper insight that is overlooked at times. The combination of culture, details, and a specific moment encompasses my work. I tend to work in a more factual way, showing what is actually there in front of me, which makes finding what is special in things more rewarding in the end for me.
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Tsukky Nguyen: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Nguyen, Tsukky, artist
The artist's statement: I want to present the tradition of architectural genre of "movie palaces" which boast luxurious designs on splendid facades. The multicolored neon lights add a dynamic effect to the modeling exterior space of the already luxurious existing architecture. The construction of these designs symbolizes the energy and vitality of modern life, and my photographs are designed to celebrate that notion. I have chosen to display this form of modern entertainment on the medium of canvas to borrow the sense of textural surface which belonged to a more antiquity side. I hope this duality will allow the audience to appreciate the rich history and development of movie theaters in American society and culture. The brightly lit marquis and glamour of the theater has long attracted the younger generation with its grandeur. The softer and textural appearance of the canvas surface does not sacrifice the vibrancy and luminance of colors and light, yet brings a calmer and quieter atmosphere that older generations look for and appreciate. The juxtaposition of the old and new, bright sharp and soft emphasizes the beauty and character of each individual theater.
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Shawn Gavlick: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Gavlick, Shawn, artist
The artist's statement: Photography works different than many other media, in that the photographer edits down to a final image from a wide variety of options. In my own photography I have worked in a manner which I choose what needs to be included in the image crafting a situation from nothing. Starting with a clean slate, decisions of shapes, objects, and tones are combined to create the final images seen here. The work exists without the use of any manipulation analogue or digitally, the constructions are recorded true to life. The camera and artificial lighting factually describe the objects in a studio environment allowing for complete control. This process allows for more decisions by the photographer all while taking away much of the automation that is used in modern photography. The show is crafted by hand, images are captured on film, prints are crafted in the darkroom and even the frames are handmade. Control of the materials is demanded and there is a responsibility of the photographer in the production of the finished pieces as well as the creation of the images. From start to finish the pieces are controlled and crafted by my hands.
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Conrad Pomrenke: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Pomrenke, Conrad, artist
The artist's statement: There are a plethora of things these days that we all simply take for granted. Pull out your cell phone, check your email, and go about your business. But what did we really just do and do we understand the significance? My fascination with technology has been a long running part of my life and with most of that run I was simply ignorant to what lies beneath the surface. Man Hours is my exploration of what actually does lie beneath the surface of objects that you may find work. Some objects photographed are very familiar to a wide audience, while others really only apply to one or two audiences, but all of them apply to myself and my experiences. Many objects that we use on a daily basis are typically taken at the surface level and with my exploration of the insides of some of these objects I have found a wealth of knowledge about how things work. Ever wonder exactly how big an iPhone's camera is on the inside? Who knew a remote control was so simple on the inside compared to the function of it on the outside? These are all questions that I learned the answer to after taking these objects apart and appreciating the Man Hours put into each one for its creation.
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Chelsea Call: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2013) Call, Chelsea, artist
The artist's statement: Through studying the photographic medium I have become keenly aware of the subtle nuances that light can create. These photographs are my observations of light changing a specific area from varying hours of a single day, to different days within a year. It is my personal belief that people should pay close attention to their surroundings, for the places and people we encounter have the ability to change very rapidly. It is my hope that these photographs share with the viewer my fascination of observing change. While the river serves as a beautiful metaphor for life, I initially chose the Cache la Poudre as my subject matter because it is a place I have grown close to in the past four years of my life. Each photograph was created in the color darkroom from 6x7 negatives and printed onto FujiCrystal Archive Paper. These decisions in my creative process reflect my concept of capturing a single transitioning moment in time.
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Jeffrey Dale: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2014) Dale, Jeffrey, artist
The artist's statement: Remember September--Why is it okay to bomb Charikar and not Fort Collins? I began the art making process as a way to explain experiences to other people. Following my return from Afghanistan in 2011, my work shifted towards readjustment, the veteran 'condition' and PTSD. In this quest, I began to identify the rift that exists between those here in the US and those who had been to war on its behalf. That rift became knowledge, it was the answer to that very question: they are primitive, they are different, and they are the enemy. We are righteous and the right. Their laws are primitive archaic and wrong; we must show them the right way. That is why we can suspend their laws, treat them as we do and invade every aspect of their existence. In Afghanistan, that stopped being the case, they are just like you and I. There is a fascination in this nation about military involvement overseas, that we should involve ourselves militarily in Ukraine, Syria and Darfur. We make these assertions as solutions to their suffering, but more importantly due to our perceptions of who is right and wrong. What if we decided to invade Fort Collins, setting aside our own laws and rights to ensure our forces were victorious in securing our so-called freedom? In War zones, the military uproots and destroys the homes and livelihoods of the individuals who live there. War has no boundaries; it does not care who is there when the bullets fly. Would the populous here be so eager to put boots on the ground if the experience of those on the ground abroad was metered out here? Would it still be okay to bomb Charikar? "Pull back the curtain and witness our own destruction, stealing the innocence of everyone. Justice coming - everyone you know and love, everything we stand above." - This Romantic Tragedy.
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Kyla Hammel: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2014) Hammel, Kyla, artist
The artist's statement: My photography is not intended to describe a factual event, but rather to explore how emotions surface when people interact with an evocative variable, light. I use my family members in my photographs because it allows me to make deeper emotional connection to my work and creates a more intimate description of who they are.
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Miguel Ontiveros: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2014) Ontiveros, Miguel, artist
The artist's statement: A Closer Look & Forgotten Stories: We walk by hundreds of people every day, but how much do we really notice? At a glance, we all have the same features - eyes, a nose, a mouth - but it is the unique and intimate details in our faces that tell our stories. The individual differences and intricacies between people are often lost because of a lack of personal connection. I am interested in the personal connection that can be built between others with just one look. With the use of intimate closeness to the subject, I hope that others can connect to the faces of individuals and take the time to lose themselves in them, without a single spoken word. Biography: Born June 7, 1991 in Michoacán, Mexico. Miguel Ontiveros grew up in a small rural town called La Hermita. He lived in Michoacán until he was 9 years old when his mother decided that the part of Mexico in which they lived in was becoming too dangerous. They moved to Fort Collins where Miguel finished the rest of his education. Throughout his childhood Miguel had an un-understood passion for photography that was fully realized once he began attending Colorado State University in 2010.
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Leslie Norberg: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2014) Norberg, Leslie, artist
The artist's statement: Almost every working artist has explored the self-portrait. Being a part of a visually sophisticated culture, we make these portraits every day, especially with the use of smart phones. By increasing the distance between the camera and the figure, the image becomes less about the individual and more about the emotive qualities expressed through the interaction of the figure in the environment.
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Kara Johnson: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2014) Johnson, Kara, artist
The artist's statement: When looking at my photography, location is a heavily considered factor in my work. Location is a factor that can influence many facets of our lives. Landscape, as we perceive it, is a dynamic article that consists of people, places, and memories. These are things that I understand to be true. Location and landscape encompass more than just physical surroundings; I think that any location we observe is a combination of social and material aspects that convey an attitude and feeling about the space. The perception of location is an experience I document and share visually. I capture the quiet moment in the spaces built for experiences and observations, whether they are populated or deserted. The locale, with all of their specific attitudes or quirks, is what makes these places unique; with the people in my photographs, the setting's eccentricity is revealed. Without them, their legacy is apparent. My photographs are meant to be a window for the viewer, to show them the physical and social landscape that makes a location unique. As a place, the natural landscape and the surrounding social backdrop of Fort Collins conveys a unique attitude like no other. The physicality that any person can explore is visually stunning and when combined that with the social mind-set, an indescribable attitude within this town is born. Through the lens of a camera, I propose to capture and document the visual experiences of the landscapes of Fort Collins. On the other hand, graphic design as a medium is also a type of landscape. Within the dimensions of a two dimensional digital space, landscape is built by the addition and subtraction of shaped colors and text. My favorite graphic examples of landscape can also complete a space in which when viewed is a combination of social and material aspects that convey an attitude and feeling about the space. As well as documenting location, I seek to also create my own landscapes within a very different visual medium and context. The perception of location and landscape is something that always has and will in the future inspire me. Often I find my job, relationships, places I enjoy, and capabilities influenced by the attitudes of a location regardless of weather I am a resident or visitor. Further, knowing and feeling the attitude is a completely different experience as an outsider to the location and community. My art is an experience, communication, and creation of landscapes.
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Kellen Hafner: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2014) Hafner, Kellen, artist
The artist's statement: Through the pairing of poetic yet disparate elements the installation, Der Lenq Kwin Flip, forms unexpected connections and perspectives on seemingly familiar and ordinary materials. This current body of work is driven by personal experiences, spatial memories, nonverbal communication, remnants, tragic comedy, rituals, the mundane, the bizarre, and all that is absurdly beautiful. I'm aesthetically and conceptually interested in the way we visually represent data and our complex culture's futile attempt to neatly organize and index information. This overload of visual content in the modern era can easily become disorienting. However, by collecting bits and pieces of my environment, both man-made and natural, I am able to reevaluate and understand them in new contexts. I combine my own photos, drawings, and various found objects in a delicately balanced installation which transforms ordinary and forgotten materials into an unexpected visual understanding. By capturing my personal observations in a tactile photo form, I'm able to experience them further during the process of collage-combining, arranging, concealing, and altering. This process of collection, accumulation and organization continually informs the work with the essence of our immensely saturated visual and material environment.
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Anne-Marie Kottenstette: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2015) Kottenstette, Anne-Marie, artist
The artist's statement: To me, it feels as if our society is living a predetermined life. We go to school, graduate college, get married, start a career, have children and then continue working the same job day in and day out until one day we retire and can finally begin to enjoy our lives. We are imprisoned by what our society defines life should be and shackled by our relinquished ambition. Instead of determining whom we are as individuals we fall victim to what our culture tells us we should be. As we grow up we surrender our youthful aspirations in exchange for mature compromises only so that we are suitable for a realistic world. The body of work, The Guise That Enslaved Me, tells the story of a woman as she struggles to find her own personal identity within the constraints of our society. In the great words of Ralph Ellison, "When I discover who I am, I will be free."
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Marisa Brown: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2015) Brown, Marisa, artist
The artist's statement: My work emerges from my ongoing exploration of the natural world. The images unfold from a ritualistic relationship I have developed with nature. I seek to expose the interconnectedness between our world and our beings as well as reveal something about my own experiences. It's about reacting and responding to the world around me in order to reciprocate the energy it summons within me. I often leave my creations as temporal offerings to the forces of nature. My practice crosses into the realms of earth art, performance art, and installation but is deeply rooted in photography. Composing the image within the frame is when the work comes to life for the first time.
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Abbie Downes: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2015) Downes, Abbie, artist
The artist's statement: Within this body of work I aim to touch on the idea of anonymity: the lack of individual features. I express this idea quite literally with the removal of facial features from my models. Yet, each of them is like a book, complex with their own unique story. We are told as children to never judge a book by its cover, yet as time goes on that idea seems to wear off. My work deals with the trouble we all face when it comes to relating to others and the initial stages of all relationships we form throughout our lives.
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Jordan Persichitte: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2015) Persichitte, Jordan, artist
The artist's statement: I have always been interested in the idea of the unreal. The illusion that something is happening but could never be true. I have Salvador Dali to thank for that. My work directly relates to the dreams we have and the nightmares that we fear. Sometimes I wish the things I dream of could happen, but most times I am more curious of what my dreams would look like in real life. So I create them. I want to portray believable scenes that may have a different meaning for everyone. To me, my images all connect in some way. And to others, each piece could tell its own story. During my final semester at CSU, I have been able to truly explore the ideas of the subconscious mind. It has been a thrill, a rush, and a stressful experience. But, creating these scenes that have only existed in my mind has created a sense of satisfaction that I did not have before. With photography, I was immediately drawn to the way that C-Prints looked as they came out of the color processor. They contain a subtle glow that an inkjet print (in my opinion) cannot reproduce. At the same time, I have a passion for manipulating images in ways that are almost only possible in Photoshop. I struggled to be happy with my images over the last few semesters because I could never truly explore the process that I wanted to. It was either one or the other. So, I found myself stuck between a rock and a hard place. Do I choose to make prints that I love or images that I enjoy? Luckily I found a technology that could literally do both, and it's called "chromira printing". These images are printed from a digital file on to light-sensitive, color paper. The prints display the glow of a C-print while containing the subject matter that I desire. Long story short, I found my process and I will continue to push its limits.